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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Pseudowintera Colorata

Pseudowintera colorata

Small tree endemic to New Zealand used by Maori for toothache, pain, and skin conditions, containing the antimicrobial compound polygodial.

toothache200–400mg polygodial extract daily or topical application
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PS
Antimicrobial

Pteleopsis Suberosa

Pteleopsis suberosa

West African savanna shrub used in traditional medicine especially in Burkina Faso and Mali for malaria, infections, and general wellness.

malariaBark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily
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QH
Antimicrobial

Qing Hao Aerial

Artemisia annua aerial

The aerial herb form of artemisia annua used in TCM for cooling heat; separate from artemisinin extraction.

Cools heat and summer fever6-12g dried aerial parts
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QH
Antimicrobial

Qing Hao Shu

Artemisia apiacea

TCM herb closely related to Qing Hao; used for summer heat, fever, and malaria; one of several artemisia species in the Chinese materia medica.

Summer heat6-12g dried herb in decoction daily
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QW
Antimicrobial

Quassia Wood

Quassia amara

Tropical American tree wood with intensely bitter quassinoids used in folk medicine for digestive conditions, malaria, and head lice treatment.

Malaria and fever in Surinamese and Caribbean folk medicine0.5-1g dried wood tea 3x daily; apply infusion to scalp for lice
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QI
Antimicrobial

Quisqualis indica

Combretum indicum

Southeast Asian vine used as anthelmintic across Asia; roasted seeds expel roundworms.

roundworm expulsionRoasted seeds: 10-15 seeds for adults (6-8 hours before bedtime)
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RA
Antimicrobial

Renealmia alpinia

Renealmia alpinia

Neotropical Zingiberaceae; used by indigenous communities in Colombia and Ecuador for snakebite and infections.

snakebite (folk)Leaf tea 5-10g 2x/day; leaf wrap for wounds
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RI
Antimicrobial

Rwandan Imvaho Herb

Erlangea tomentosa

Traditional East African shrub used in Rwandan folk medicine for fever, malaria, and digestive conditions.

fever and malaria treatment in Rwandan folk medicine2-4g dried herb as tea or decoction
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SP
Antimicrobial

Salvadora Persica

Salvadora persica

Middle Eastern and South Asian tree whose twigs are used as natural toothbrushes (miswak/siwak); endorsed by WHO for oral hygiene and used in Islamic tradition.

Oral hygieneChew twig daily for oral hygiene; dental preparations as directed
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SP
Antimicrobial

Salvia pratensis

Salvia pratensis

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

sore throat3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily
PregnancyNursing
SL
Antimicrobial

Sand Leek

Allium scorodoprasum

European wild garlic relative with garlicky flavor and medicinal properties used in Eastern European folk medicine.

Eastern European folk medicine1-3 cloves or 5-10g fresh herb daily
PregnancyNursing
SM
Antimicrobial

Scadoxus multiflorus

Scadoxus multiflorus

Tropical African bulb with spectacular orange-red spherical flower heads, used in traditional medicine.

Traditional East and West African medicine for fever and infectionsTraditional use with caution; toxic alkaloids
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SR
Antimicrobial

Scallion Root

Allium fistulosum radix

TCM specific preparation of scallion root bulb used as acute cold-dispelling herb in classical formulas.

TCM Cong Bai acute cold formula3-9g fresh bulb as decoction for acute illness
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SC
Antimicrobial

Scleroderma citrinum

Scleroderma citrinum

Common fungus; not medicinal - included for identification and education about toxic lookalikes of edible puffballs.

NOT edible - toxic lookalikeDo not use - toxic
PregnancyNursing
SL
Antimicrobial

Securidaca longepedunculata

Securidaca longepedunculata

Southern African tree sacred in Venda, Zulu, and Ndebele traditions; used for wide range of conditions.

malariaSmall doses only - bark 0.5-1g; professional supervision
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SV
Antimicrobial

Securinega Virosa

Flueggea virosa

Small African and Asian shrub used across tropical Africa in traditional medicine for malaria, skin conditions, and as an emetic.

malariaBark decoction 200ml 2–3x daily; topical leaf paste
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SH
Antimicrobial

Selfheal Herb

Prunella vulgaris

Universal wound herb found on every inhabited continent. Used in TCM, European, and Native American medicine for sore throat, wounds, antiviral properties, and as a general heal-all.

Wound healing across all cultures3-5g dried herb as tea or 3ml tincture 3x daily
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SV
Antimicrobial

Senecio vulgaris

Senecio vulgaris

Common European weed; highly hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids; no safe medicinal use.

folk use historically - now recognized as toxicNever use internally - hepatotoxic
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S
Antimicrobial

Sida

Sida acuta

Tropical weed used across Africa, Asia, and Americas in traditional medicine for various conditions.

Ghanaian antimicrobial2-4g dried herb as tea daily
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SU
Antimicrobial

Sidr Unani

Ziziphus spina-christi

Middle Eastern sacred tree mentioned in Quran for spiritual and physical healing.

Digestive problems3-5g ground leaf as tea or topical paste
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